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V12 WAG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,795 mi
Last recorded41,795 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl42,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 WAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 41,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished inside wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald around inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald around inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,073 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012 14,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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V12 WAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 42,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 WAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V12 WAG registered?

V12 WAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is V12 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 WAG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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